{"id":107142,"date":"2025-11-24T09:24:03","date_gmt":"2025-11-24T08:24:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.raschvin.com\/produkt\/godet-excellence-xo-cogac-3-cl-tasting-sample-40\/"},"modified":"2025-11-24T09:24:03","modified_gmt":"2025-11-24T08:24:03","slug":"godet-excellence-xo-cogac-3-cl-tasting-sample-40","status":"publish","type":"product","link":"https:\/\/www.raschvin.com\/en\/product\/godet-excellence-xo-cogac-3-cl-tasting-sample-40\/","title":{"rendered":"Godet Excellence XO Cogac 3 cl. (Tasting Sample) 40%"},"content":{"rendered":"

Godet Excellence XO<\/strong> is a classic long-aged XO Cognac that showcases the house style at its finest. The blend is composed of eaux-de-vie from Borderies, Grande Champagne and Petite Champagne<\/strong>, with an average age of around 25 years<\/strong>, well above the legal XO minimum. Bottled at 40% ABV, it offers a mature, rounded and remarkably elegant profile.<\/p>\n

Producer \u2013 Maison Godet, La Rochelle<\/h3>\n

Maison Godet is one of the oldest family-run Cognac houses, rooted in the historic Atlantic port of La Rochelle<\/strong> since the late 16th century. For fifteen generations, the Godet family has been crafting Cognac with a focus on purity, finesse and a subtle maritime influence \u2013 typically lighter, floral and refined rather than overtly oaky and heavy.<\/p>\n

Nose<\/h3>\n

The nose is generous and complex:<\/p>\n

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    orange blossom, dried flowers, hints of jasmine and acacia<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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    ripe citrus, candied orange peel and a touch of lemon zest<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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    dried apricot, sultanas and a suggestion of prune<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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    toffee, caramel, soft vanilla and well-integrated oak spice<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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    subtle notes of roasted nuts and cocoa<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

    Overall it feels like a textbook old XO \u2013 warm, floral and layered.<\/p>\n

    Palate<\/h3>\n

    On the palate, Godet Excellence XO is silky and full-bodied with a very smooth texture.<\/p>\n

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      The arrival brings honey, caramel, orange marmalade and juicy stone fruits like apricot and peach.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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      The mid-palate develops into walnuts, hazelnuts, dried fruits, light tobacco and polished oak with cinnamon, nutmeg and a faint clove note.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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      The floral and slightly coastal Godet signature hovers over the richness, keeping everything lively and elegant.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

      The mouthfeel is velvety and \u201cold school\u201d in the best sense: weighty, complex and extremely sippable.<\/p>\n

      Finish<\/h3>\n

      The finish is long and refined:<\/p>\n

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        lingering floral notes and sweet citrus peel<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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        toffee, nougat, roasted nuts and hints of dark chocolate<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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        dried apricot, raisin and a gentle, drying oak note<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

        A very classic XO finish that invites slow sipping, especially after a meal.<\/p>\n

        Serving & style<\/h3>\n

        Serve slightly below room temperature, around 18\u201320 \u00b0C<\/strong>, in a tulip-shaped Cognac glass to highlight both its floral top notes and deeper oak tones. Godet Excellence XO is excellent as a contemplative after-dinner Cognac, pairing beautifully with dark chocolate, nut-based desserts or a refined, medium-bodied cigar.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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